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How Certified Procurement Professionals Drive Efficiency in Supply Chain Management

The Procurement School

P rocurement, a critical component of supply chain management, is transforming, driven by the expertise of certified procurement professionals. The impact of such training is significant, leading to more streamlined procurement processes and better decision-making in supply chain management.

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Achieving Healthcare Transformation, Powered by Supply Chain

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We believe that a key pillar of this transformation is the supply chain. With such growth comes supply chain complexity. Shift towards self-contracting and self-distribution: With health systems gaining significant scale and wanting more control over their supply chain, this shift is accelerating.

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Transforming Government IT Procurement: Better Contracting Initiative Priority 2

Great Government Through Technology

Looking ahead As we continue to advance this initiative, the insights gained from our ongoing discussions and negotiations will inform our strategies, ensuring that the federal government remains a prudent and effective purchaser of IT resources.

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We’re BACK! 5 Reasons to attend 2022 Ivalua NOW Paris: Stronger Together

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Audrey IZARD, Chief Purchasing Officer for Indirect Sourcing for the L’Oréal Group , will address the audience with her ESG-inspired keynote “Partnering for a More Sustainable World”. . This year, we’ve invited industry thought leaders to join 5 expert panels covering data, supplier collaboration, procurement finance, and vendor management.

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Generative AI and Specialized Computing Infrastructure Acquisition Resource Guide now available

Great Government Through Technology

At the most basic level, because generative AI tools are software, acquiring them must follow the same acquisition policies and rules as other IT and software purchases. At the same time, generative AI tools are unique. The biggest challenge to producing any sort of guidance around a technology is anticipating and accommodating change.

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5 Reasons to Attend 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris!

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We’ll also hear from Otto Tell, Business Navigation Manager & Digital Leader – Global Purchasing Development at IKEA and Karolina Hagberg Chinell, CPO at Ahlsell. Access the full speaker list HERE. The interactive sessions will also dedicate time for peer discussion.